Yuma Recent Bookings
Yuma recent bookings are kept at the Yuma County Detention Center, not at a city jail. When Yuma Police arrest someone, that person gets transported to the county facility for booking. The Yuma County Sheriff runs an online inmate search portal that shows who is currently in custody. This search is free to use and updates throughout the day. You can look up people by name or booking number to see charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. The Yuma Police Department handles records for police reports and arrest documentation separately from the jail. This page explains how to access both Yuma Police records and county booking data for anyone arrested in the city.
Yuma Booking Records Quick Facts
Where Yuma Bookings Get Processed
Yuma does not operate its own jail. The city relies on Yuma County to hold and process all people who are arrested. When Yuma Police officers arrest someone, they take that person to the Yuma County Detention Center. The county sheriff handles the booking from there.
The booking process creates an official record of the arrest. Jail staff take a mugshot, record personal details, and log all charges. A magistrate sets the bond amount based on the offense. All this data goes into the county system. To find someone who was recently booked after a Yuma arrest, you need to go through Yuma County Sheriff records rather than the city police.
The Yuma County inmate search portal lets you check who is in custody right now. The system runs on Tyler Technologies software, which many jails across Arizona use. You can search by name, booking number, or subject number. The portal updates throughout the day as new bookings come in and people get released.
Note: The online search may lag behind real time by a few hours, so call the jail directly if you need current info on a recent arrest.
Yuma Police Department Records Unit
The Yuma Police Department Records Unit handles requests for police reports and arrest documentation. While booking records come from the county, the underlying police report stays with Yuma PD. If you need the report from an arrest or incident, you go through the city's records unit.
Yuma Police uses LexisNexis for online records requests. This system lets you submit requests and pay fees electronically. According to the department, requests through LexisNexis are typically fulfilled within three business days. This is faster than the processing time at many other Arizona police departments. The system charges a $9 fee per report type on top of the base record cost.
You can also reach Yuma Police records by phone or email. The phone number is (928) 373-4700. Email YPDRecAssist@yumaaz.gov for general records help. For formal FOIA requests, use YPDFOIArequests@yumaaz.gov instead. The main station hours are Monday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
Yuma Police Records Fee Schedule
Yuma Police charges fees for copies of records. The costs vary based on what type of document or media you need. Here is what the department charges for common records:
- Case Report: $10
- Auto Accident Report: $5
- Background Check: $10
- Calls For Service: $10
- 911 Recordings: $25
- Photos: $15
- Digital Media: $46 per hour minimum
- LexisNexis processing fee: $9 per report type
These fees cover Yuma Police records only. If you need booking records or jail documents, those come from the Yuma County Sheriff with their own fee schedule. County case reports are only $3 each, and booking photos are free.
Crime victims have special rights under Arizona law. A.R.S. 39-127 says victims of Part I Crimes get one free copy of police reports, audio, video, and transcripts. Part I Crimes include murder, robbery, assault, and theft. If you were a victim in Yuma, ask about your free copy when you file a records request.
Contact Yuma Police for Records
The Yuma Police Department Records Unit handles public records requests. You can reach them by phone, email, or through the LexisNexis online portal. Staff can answer questions about fees, processing times, and what documents are available.
Yuma Police Records Unit
Phone: (928) 373-4700
Email: YPDRecAssist@yumaaz.gov
FOIA Email: YPDFOIArequests@yumaaz.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
For booking information instead of police reports, contact the Yuma County jail. The county handles all inmate inquiries and booking records. You can use the online inmate search or call the sheriff's records department at (928) 329-2254. The county records office is at 160 S. 3rd Avenue, Suite B, in Yuma.
Yuma Arrests and Yuma County Jail
Every Yuma arrest leads to a Yuma County booking. The city handles policing and making arrests. The county handles jails and booking records. Even though Yuma has its own police force, it does not have its own detention facility for adults. All arrestees go to the county.
The Yuma County Sheriff runs the detention center where all city bookings take place. This is also where you search for recent jail bookings. The sheriff's office handles inmate inquiries and releases booking records to the public. They can tell you about charges, bond amounts, and release dates. The fee for a case report from the county is just $3. Adult arrest records and booking photos are free.
The county inmate search is your best tool for checking if someone was recently booked. It shows everyone currently in custody. You can filter by date range to look for bookings from a specific time. The portal shows the person's name, charges, bond amount, and how long they have been in the jail.
Arizona Public Records Law for Yuma Bookings
Both Yuma Police and the Yuma County Sheriff must follow Arizona's public records law. A.R.S. 39-121 makes government records open to public inspection. This includes booking records and arrest reports. You do not need to give a reason for wanting to see them.
Some information gets protected before release. Victim names and contact details stay private under A.R.S. 13-4434. Juvenile records have extra rules. Bank account numbers get removed. But the basic facts of an adult arrest and booking are public. Name, charges, booking date, and custody status are available to anyone who asks.
Under A.R.S. 41-1750, the Yuma County Sheriff must report arrest and booking data to the Arizona Department of Public Safety Central State Repository. This feeds into the statewide criminal history system. For a full background check that goes beyond just Yuma, you would contact DPS at (602) 223-2222. County and city records only cover what happened locally.
Note: Agencies must respond "promptly" to records requests, but Arizona law does not set a specific number of days.
How to Search Yuma Recent Bookings
Searching for Yuma recent bookings involves two main sources. The county inmate search shows who is in jail right now. The police records system covers arrest reports and case files. Which one you use depends on what information you need.
For jail status and booking data, use the Yuma County inmate search portal. Go to the sheriff's website and enter the person's name. You can also search by booking number or subject number if you have those. Results show charges, bond amount, and booking date. The search is free and does not need an account.
For police reports about what led to the arrest, contact Yuma Police records. Use the LexisNexis portal for the fastest results. You can also call or email the records unit. The police report gives details the booking record does not, like what happened and who was involved. It is separate from the jail data that shows custody status.
If you cannot find someone in the system, they may not have been booked yet. It can take a few hours for a new arrest to show up online. Call the county jail directly at (928) 329-2254 to check on a very recent arrest. Staff can look up people who may not be in the online system yet.
Statewide Resources for Yuma Bookings
Several state systems can help you track people who were arrested in Yuma. The Arizona Department of Corrections inmate search covers people serving time in state prison. If someone was convicted after a Yuma arrest and sent to state prison, their record will appear there. County jail records stay with the sheriff.
The Arizona VINE system lets crime victims get alerts when an inmate's status changes. This free service covers all Arizona jails and prisons. You register with your contact info and pick which inmates to track. VINE will call, text, or email you when that person is released, transferred, or escapes. It works for Yuma arrests booked into the county jail.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety runs the Central State Repository for criminal records. Under A.R.S. 41-1750, all Arizona law enforcement must report arrests to this database. Private citizens cannot get full background checks from DPS. You can only review your own record or use approved channels for employment screening.
How Yuma Booking Records Work
The booking process starts when Yuma Police bring someone to the county jail. Deputies at the jail take over from there. They verify the person's identity, often through fingerprints. They record the charges police cite. They take a mugshot and collect personal details like height, weight, and date of birth.
A magistrate or judge sets bail based on the charges and other factors. Some offenses have standard bail amounts. Others need a hearing. The booking record shows what bail was set and whether the person paid it. If someone bails out, the record shows when they left custody. This data goes into the county system and shows up in the public search.
Booking records in Arizona become public quickly. Under A.R.S. 41-1750, agencies can share criminal justice information that is "reasonably contemporaneous" to an ongoing case. This is why recent bookings often appear online within hours. The record is public even though the case has not gone to trial yet. Keep in mind that an arrest does not mean guilt. The booking record shows what someone was arrested for, not whether they were convicted.
Yuma County for Booking Records
Yuma sits in Yuma County. All city arrests are booked through the county sheriff. Use the county resources for jail and booking data.
Nearby Arizona Counties
These counties border Yuma County or are nearby. Each runs its own jail system.